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  • GOtv out with new comedy drama series

    GOtv out with new comedy drama series

    In a bid to bring more entertainment to its subscribers, GOtv has announced new drama series on its bouquet.

    On Zee World, Channel 25, Love… Look What You Made Me Do! starts on Sunday, May 15 at 6pm while If Only I Was You premieres on Monday, May 23 at 3:30pm and Sony Max begins Impractical Jokers, an American hidden camera-practical joke reality series filmed in New York, on May 11 at 8pm. On Disney Junior, PJ Masks, a cartoon series with three super heroes, starts airing from May 16, by 6pm.

    Love… Look What You Made Me Do! narrates the essence of love as an intriguing and strange feeling that when cupid strikes, it brings with it the feeling of happiness, pain, envy, greed, lust and sin.

    If Only I Was You is a romantic story where destiny leads twin brothers, separated at birth, to embark upon separate paths only to reunite them years later. But a twist of fate will have the brothers exchange their identities, leaving them to face challenging, yet oftentimes comical situations.

    Impractical Jokers follows Joe Gatto, James Murray, Brian Quinn and Sal Vulcano as they coerce one another into doing public pranks while being filmed by hidden cameras. The show differs from other prank television programs in that the stars of Impractical Jokers do not know the details of the prank until the moment they are performing it on strangers. While one cast-member performs the prank, the other three comedians in the troupe are behind the scenes feeding lines to their friend via a microphone (with an earpiece).

    PJ Masks features three super heroes, Catboy, Gekko and Owlette who are three normal friends by day, but once the sun goes down out comes, The PJ Masks! This new gang of super heroes in their pyjamas takes kids on their night time adventures as they solve mysteries, work together and learn valuable lessons here on Disney Junior.

  • GOtv: Blazing a trail with launch of audio channels

    GOtv: Blazing a trail with launch of audio channels

    The liberalisation of broadcasting in Nigeria in the 1990s abolished the monopoly of public service broadcasters and led to the emergence and swift growth of privately-owned radio and television services. In the same period, Nigeria’s telecommunications industry was liberalised and by 2001, the global system for mobile communications (GSM) was introduced. The entrance of GSM was marked by innovation resulting in early adoption by millions of individuals and businesses.

    In no time, businesses could customise their numbers and this kicked off the era of talk radio.

    Talk radio gained popularity rapidly. From news analyses to sports and general interest shows, listeners do not only tune in, they phone in to air their opinions on topical issues.

    Although the rise of new technology was predicted to spell the end of traditional media, the popularity of talk radio has boosted radio listenership in the country. Unlike television which is widespread, few Nigerian households have a radio set, with most listening to the radio in their cars, public commuter vehicles or mobile phones. Rapid urbanisation has ensured that most Nigerian cities are now yoked with traffic congestion, a state of affairs that has made radio a great companion to the average commuter.

    The launch of Wazobia FM 95.1, Nigeria’s foremost Pidgin English radio station, was another game changer in radio broadcasting in the country. The widespread use of Pidgin English, Nigeria’s unofficial bridge language, was of great benefit to the station, making it gain wide acceptance and listenership in Lagos. Due to its wide acceptance, Wazobia FM has spread outside Lagos, now also transmitting from Port Harcourt and Abuja.  So, when news broke that Wazobia FM, had launched on GOtv, it was well received because it meant that the channel could reach a wider audience.

    Wazobia FM made its debut on GOtv in December 2015 as the first 24-hour audio channel on the digital terrestrial television (DTT). GOtv did not stop there, four months later, in April 2016 Naija FM 102.7 Lagos, another Pidgin English radio station, went live on GOtv.

    It is also noteworthy that GOtv is the first and only DTT operator in Nigeria to offer audio channels as of today.

    Chris Ubosi, Managing Director of Megalectrics Ltd reinforced this when he said: “We are delighted to partner with MultiChoice Nigeria on the launch of Naija FM 102.7, Lagos on GOtv. The partnership is significant as it creates an additional medium for us to reach our audience.”

    Furthermore, Wazobia FM 95.1 and Naija FM 102.7, both Lagos-based now reach Nigerians in the six geo-political zones as GOtv now covers major cities and towns in 25 states.

    Access to more TV channels has been continuously emphasised as a key benefit of digital migration, with not many talking of the possibility of carrying radio channels on TV. More so, the ripple effect of a regional radio station having a national reach – as is now the case of Wazobia FM 95.1 and Naija FM 102.7.

    GOtv also promised to offer quality content at an affordable price, from offering 27 channels at launch about five years ago, it now offers 49 channels – 47 TV and 2 radio.

    John Ugbe, Managing Director, MultiChoice Nigeria, said that no other digital terrestrial television (DTT) operator in Nigeria has shown more commitment and support for local content made in Nigeria for Nigerians than GOtv. Its Africa Magic channels – especially Yoruba – with its local content offering remains a unique selling point. This decision to carry local radio channels on its platform will definitely strengthen its foothold in Nigeria’s DTT space.

     

    • Gbemiyi, a public affairs analyst, writes from Ikorodu
  • GOtv Boxing Night 7: Joe Boy wins national title, N1m

    GOtv Boxing Night 7: Joe Boy wins national title, N1m

    As part of its effort to develop basketball at school sports level, Grenville Schools will host the first edition of basketball drills in my community in conjunction with Dynaspro Sports Academy and Lagos State Basketball Association at their GRA Ikeja School sports ground from May 17 to 20.

    The four day clinic will include strategic shooting skills, ball handling, passing skills and game formation/defensive skills.

    According to the school principal, Imade Josephine, “Our involvement in sports development programme in Nigeria was borne out of our genuine interest to create a total education; a global child is the one being given all the basic tools to compete with his/her counterpart across the globe and sports is vital to this. Students love basketball because it improves their agility and mental awareness. Grenville is highly passionate about sports development and hence our involvement.” She also encourages other willing students from other schools to participate.

  • Naija FM Lagos launches on GOtv

    Naija FM Lagos launches on GOtv

    GOtv has introduced a new audio channel, Naija FM 102.7, on its platform.

    The Lagos-based Pidgin English audio channel, which launched 14 April on GOtv, is available on channel 301 to all subscribers.

    Naija FM Lagos is the second audio channel to launch on GOtv in Nigeria.

    John Ugbe, Managing Director, MultiChoice Nigeria, said the channel addition will further boost local programming on the GOtv platform.

    “We regularly assess the quality and relevance of our content to ensure that it caters to the different tastes and preferences of our subscribers. The launch of Naija FM Lagos on GOtv is driven by our understanding that local content is important to our subscribers,” he said.

    He also noted that no other digital terrestrial television (DTT) operator in Nigeria has shown more commitment and support for local content than GOtv.

    Also speaking on the development, Chris Ubosi, Managing Director of Megalectrics Ltd, owners of Naija FM, said: “We are delighted to partner with MultiChoice Nigeria on the launch of Naija FM 102.7, Lagos, on GOtv. The partnership is significant as it creates an additional medium for us to reach our audience.”

    GOtv subscribers canstart their day with Naija FM Lagos by tuning to the morning motivational show, Morning Runs, hosted by the trio of Godwin Aruwayo (First Voice), Sabina (Naija P) and Ushbebe.

    From 4pm to 10pm, weekdays, listeners can follow the conversation on the Gragra Xpress show hosted by OSAM, Naija FM’s tallest man, and OTB, the mouth of the Niger Delta.

    DJ Atte will get listeners partying every Saturday from 10pm till dawn, while Sabina aka NaijaPastor will serve up spiritual soul-food, praise and worship music on the Sunday Best Show.

     

  • GOtv Boxing Night 7: Anambra Tiger vows to destroy opponent

    Heavyweight boxer, Ebenezer “Anambra Tiger” Okoli, has warned Michael “Emirate” Godwin, his opponent at GOtv Boxing Night 7, not to take him for a boxer at the end of his career.

    Okoli, who is more experienced than his opponent, was reacting to Godwin’s description of him as an old man, who will fall when confronted by youthful vigour.

    “He has called me an old man, who is at the end of his career, but I will prove to him that I have a sound engine. Car sellers always advise that the engine is more important than the body. I may look old, but I am not old,” he said.

    The clash between the two boxers is one of the six lined up for the event holding on 1 May at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Lagos.

    The event will be headlined by the national lightweight title fight between Nurudeen “Prince” Fatai, incumbent champion, and Oto “Joe Boy” Joseph.

    Other fights scheduled include the cruiserweight challenge contest between Idowu “Noble” Okusote and Chibuzor ‘Chibunky” Vincent; lightweight clash between Osamudiamen “Shiso” Goodluck and Rilwan “Real One” Oladosu; and a middleweight duel between Chukwuebuka “Wise King” Ezewudo and Ganiyu “Energy” Kolawole.

    Sponsored by GOtv, the event is supported by MultiChoice, Paragonis Multimedia Limited, Complete Sports, KSquare Security, Newsbreak.ng, Brila FM, Bond FM and SuperSport.  SuperSport will broadcast it live in 47 African countries.

  • GOtv airs Cooking Shows, new series on Zee World

    GOtv airs Cooking Shows, new series on Zee World

    Cuisine shows from India and other parts of the world have been earmarked to air on GOtv this month.

    The programmes include The Great Indian Kitchen, Healthy But Tasty and Course with Pankaj on ZeeWorld Channel 25, while Funny Cooking with Spongebob will show on Nickelodeon, Channel 62.

    Also, a new series, East Meets West will premiere Monday 28 April at 9pm on Zee World.

    East Meets West is a story based on the lives of two grandsons of a Punjabi family (The Singhs) from Delhi, who get married to girls that are culturally and geographically poles apart.

    One hails from a small town in Punjab, while the other is a foreigner, who has been brought up overseas. The story takes many turns – romantic, emotional, dramatic and purely funny when the two girls start living under the same roof.

    In Healthy But Tasty, Chef Ranveer whips up low-calorie versions of popular dishes that viewers can indulge in without guilt. The show teaches ways to stay healthy without avoiding favourite dishes and discover a yummy way to healthy without sacrificing taste. The recipes are made out of local and seasonal ingredients that aren’t just high on the healthy side, but tickles one’s taste buds too. The programme starts on Monday 4 April at 5pm on Zee World.

    Course with Pankaj is a show that every woman would love to watch. The show is heavy on her experiences, which she narrates.  She gives her viewers a complete meal from starters, main course and desserts. It starts on Tuesday 5 April at 5pm on Zee World.

    The Great Indian Kitchen is an epic culinary journey across the seven Indian states. Chef Ranveer Brar takes the audience on a journey to meet a variety of traditional chefs and enjoy recipes that have been carried across generations. The show highlights many hidden facets of Indian cuisine yet to be discovered. It aired Saturday 2 April at 6pm on Zee World.

    Also on cartoon channel, Nickelodeon (Channel 62) brings the special Funny Cooking with Spongebob,which  one has shows the world some great of recipes.

  • GOTV BOXING NIGHT 6: Afonja Warrior will see double, brags Ghanaian opponent

    GOTV BOXING NIGHT 6: Afonja Warrior will see double, brags Ghanaian opponent

    Adjei Sowah, the Ghanaian opponent of Abolaji “Afonja Warrior” Rasheed in the forthcoming West African middleweight boxing title duel, has vowed to punch the Nigerian until he starts seeing double in the ring. The encounter, which headlines the sixth edition of GOtv Boxing Night holding on 25 March at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium in Lagos, is viewed by Sowah as an opportunity to avenge the loss of  compatriot Alfred “Ahwor” Quaye to Nigeria’s Waidi “Skoro” Usman at the third edition of the GOtv Boxing Night.

    Sowah, who spoke from his base in Accra, said: “I’m coming to show the guy who calls himself warrior that he is nothing buy a pussy cat. I will avenge the loss of Quaye to Skoro and show the world that Nigeria still trails Ghana in boxing. He calls himself a warrior, but when he sees war in the ring, he will become a pussy cat. I will punch him until he starts seeing double.”

    The Ghanaian claimed to have been watching the fights of his Nigerian opponent and concluded that he is still way below the standards of his previous opponents, whom he defeated.

    “Ordinarily, he won’t go beyond three rounds. But I want the fans to enjoy the bout. I will prolong the punishment and punch him sufficiently to make him see double,” he bragged.

    In the other title fight, Olaide “Fijaborn” Fijabi will duel with Republic of Benin’s Djamiou Ekekpo for the West African light welterweight title. Also lined up is the national lightweight challenge clash between Oto “Joe Boy” Joseph and Hogan Jimoh Jnr., son of former boxer Hogan Jimoh aka Atomic Bomb. The bearded Hogan Jimoh has vowed to show boxing fans that the Atomic Bomb has returned.

    The three other fights will have five of the boxers discovered at the GOtv Boxing NextGen Search start their lives as professionals. One of the fights will see Michael “Show Rolland” fight Nwoye “Lion” Prince in a lightweight challenge bout. There will also be two super middleweight bouts. One will be between Saidi “Attacker” Lawal and Samuel “Godspower” Elegbede, while the other will feature Matthew “Wizeman” Obinna against the experienced Yusuf “Koste” Moshood.

    The best boxer of the event, which is scheduled for live broadcast by SuperSport in 47 African countries, will go home with N1million cash prize and the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy.

  • GOtv Boxing NextGen Search unveils new stars

    GOtv Boxing NextGen Search unveils new stars

    Twenty-six new boxing stars were on Thursday unveiled by the organisers of GOtv Boxing NextGen Search at a sport/medical seminar at the National Stadium, Lagos.

    The new stars, most of whom are in their late teens and early 20s, were those who made the cut at the GOtv Boxing NextGen Search, a talent hunt which held for two days to find new professional boxers.

    The selected boxers were palpably gleeful as their name was announced, after sparring sessions featuring over 80 boxers.

    All the selected boxers also had the pro licences paid for by the sponsors.

    The organisers also unveiled the best 15, who are slated for a two-week camping exercise at the Lagos Hall of Fame Boxing Gym beginning on Sunday. They will be trained by five coaches, who have been mandated to give them a sturdy professional foundation.

    Three of the 15 were also identified as the best participants during the hunt. They are Ebube Edeh, Saidi Lawal and Nwoye Prince, who were all given GOtv decoders. Each of the  boxers for the camping exercise also got kits, buckets, skipping rope, towels and other items needed to make them comfortable in camp. The sponsors also paid for medical examination for over 100 professional boxers present at the event.

    Jenkins Alumona, CEO of Flykite Sports, organisers of the event, disclosed that four of the new stars will fight at the GOtv Boxing Night 6 next month.

    At the seminar, boxers were advised on how to eat well, how to avoid drug abuse and how to take care of their bodies by three experienced medical doctors.

  • GOtv engages subscribers at customer forum

    GOtv engages subscribers at customer forum

    Subscribers to GOtv, the digital terrestrial pay-TV brand, were recently hosted at a customer forum in Ikotun, Lagos.

    The GOtv Customer Forum, a subscriber engagement initiative of MultiChoice Nigeria, provides a platform for subscribers to ask questions regarding GOtv services and receive responses from the management of GOtv operations in Nigeria.

    Present at the forum were GOtv subscribers, GOtv dealers, sales agents and representatives of MultiChoice, the subscriber management company of GOtv.

    Notable among the topics raised and addressed at the forum, which took place on 6 February, were reconnection after subscription payment, signal loss, hardware swaps and proliferation of MultiChoice branches. Suggestions on how to improve GOtv services were also made.

    Speaking at the forum, GOtv Public Relations Manager, Efe Obiomah, thanked the subscribers and everyone present and gave assurances that the issues raised will be addressed.  “We are happy to get feedback from you all. Be assured that all issues raised here will be addressed as we are continuously working to ensure that GOtv remains the trusted digital migration partner in Nigeria,” she said.

    On the proliferation of MultiChoice branches, she explained that MultiChoice operates a vast distribution network, but stressed the need for subscribers to adopt the GOtvEazy self-service option because it offers convenience by eliminating the need to visit a physical outlet to renew subscriptions. Subscribers can access the self-service option by logging on to www.eazy.gotvafrica.com to renew subscriptions, clear error codes and update their personal information.

    Obiomah also noted that the pay-TV brand took its customer service a step further in December by launching the “GOtv Clinic”, an initiative dedicated to hardware and installation checks, urging subscribers who are experiencing signal loss or service disruption in the Ikotun-Ejigbo environs to visit the GOtv Clinic situated at Ejigbo.

    She concluded by saying that GOtv’s channel offering was significantly boosted in 2015 with GOtv Plus now offering 48 channels, listing some of the new channels as; Afro Music Pop, Emmanuel TV, Galaxy TV, TVC News Nigeria, Trybe TV, Wazobia TV and Wazobia FM.

  • GOtv launches new drama series on Telemundo

    GOtv launches new drama series on Telemundo

    GOtv will premiere two new sensational telenovelas titled “Under the Sky” and “A Passion for Revenge”, on Telemundo on the 8th and 22nd of February, 2016 respectively.

    Under the Sky, one of the most watched drama series in parts of America, is the story of Carlos, an illegal immigrant widower working as a gardener to give the best he can to his youngest son, while bearing the pain of losing his eldest son to a gang. His life, full of sacrifices and hardships, takes a turn when he meets Adela, a beautiful and troubled gang member. Their connection is instantaneous, but their love is threatened by street violence, injustice and fierce opposition from Felicia, his eternal admirer.

    Under the Sky, according to the Nielsen, was in January rated the number one Spanish-language series in its time slot in New York, Washington, DC, Boston, Atlanta, Tampa, Phoenix and Denver among adults 18-49 and total viewers. The telenovela will begin airing on channel 14 on GOtv Plus Monday, 8 February at 4:10pm while the catch-up episodes run on Sundays at 11:10am.

    A Passion for Revenge begins on Monday 22 February at 5pm, while catch-up episodes come on Saturdays at 3:20pm. In A Passion for Revenge, Captain Nestor makes a gruesome discovery when he finds Alma Gallardo’s body. What happened in the past leading up to this shocking discovery?

    The Gallardos want justice for the Alma’s death, and they meet the Del Junco sisters. An investigation reveals that Alma took her own life. Captain Fernandez arrives at the Del Junco Ranch with an arrest warrant. Fernandez reveals that Montalvo may have been involved in Alma Gallardo’s death. Cayetana goes looking for Soledad and finds a picture of Alma. Leonardo tries to make a pass at Irina. Cayetana goes looking for Soledad and finds a picture of Alma Gallardo.